NJBIZ Power 100: N-Z

March 26, 2018 at 3:00 AM

Phil Norcross

It’s been eight years since South Jersey Democratic Party leader George Norcross’ younger brother and Jeff Michaels, former chief of staff to Republican Gov. Donald DiFrancesco, formed Optimus Partners LLC. Their founding goal: advising private businesses and other organizations looking to invest in New Jersey or expand their current holdings or operations in the state. Optimus has since become one of the leading lobbying firms in the state, with clients including the Casino Association of New Jersey.